S100 Total cycle cleaner review
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: CA
I'd rather do a detailed cleaning of my bike myself for a couple reasons, the biggest one is something I learned a long time ago when washing Navy planes. You don't just wash them to make them look good, washing them gives you a chance to check for cracks, loose fasteners and other problems. I've found a few issues that way over the years, and took care of them before they became big problems.
And, for me anyway, I find it relaxing to take my time and do it right. I've had my bike washed at dealerships as part of a service, and they never do it as well as I do, and I know it's done by the minimum wage "new guy" there, and they wouldn't know a loose bolt from a flat tire.
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From: wet coast BC
I have used S100 for several years. However I just used the last drop and will not get any more. when first used about 7 years ago rinse, spray, rinse was all that was needed. Then slowly first some spot cleaning to a full wash became necessary. IMHO the formula changed as the road grime was not being removed completely. so if I have to do a complete wash anyway, then there is no need to spray on S100.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: New York
I have used S100 for several years. However I just used the last drop and will not get any more. when first used about 7 years ago rinse, spray, rinse was all that was needed. Then slowly first some spot cleaning to a full wash became necessary. IMHO the formula changed as the road grime was not being removed completely. so if I have to do a complete wash anyway, then there is no need to spray on S100.
I use S100. Works good for what it is. I usually clean the fairing off with some peroxide first to get the first few layers of bugs off.
Spray, pressure washer on low, leaf blower dry.
Last edited by Rustrtal; Apr 7, 2015 at 03:40 AM.
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From: Badlands of ND
I like S100, it works well and I have used it for several years. To the OP, you need to remember that your bike is only fun if it is getting dirty. It needs to be used, a few bugs and crud on it are jus proof that you had fun.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Panama City, FL
I tried it a couple of times. I made the mistake of letting it sit 5 minutes or so and found it had scarred that tin type decorative metal piece located on the lower rear part of electra glide front fender. Looks like acid was poured on it. I figured anything that strong can't be good for any bikes painted parts.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 303
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From: Fort St.John, BC
I tried it a couple of times. I made the mistake of letting it sit 5 minutes or so and found it had scarred that tin type decorative metal piece located on the lower rear part of electra glide front fender. Looks like acid was poured on it. I figured anything that strong can't be good for any bikes painted parts.
Agreed, like I had mentioned previously, I find Spray 9 to do a better job, and it's never made a nark in anything I've used it on, including painted surfaces and windshields.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: South Carolina
What is this Spray 9 you speak of?